Proven Open Architecture

Proven Interoperability – Open Standards Provide for Efficient Integration of Hardware, Software and Network Systems
We have a rich history of leadership in the development of industry communication standards. The versatility and flexibility inherent in our use of standards-based open architecture in Elster systems enable ease of integration throughout your utility, from network communication protocol, to in-home solutions strategies, to your back-office software platforms. Our engineers are committed to designing the most interoperable system available, and will continue to expand our ability to interface with new hardware, network and software programs.

Industry Standards for Network, Hardware and Software Integration:

WAN
• C12.21
• C12.22
• GPRS
• 1xRTT
• PSTN (POTS)
• TCP/IP
• iDEN, Private Radio

LAN
• Reference Design
• 900 MHz Frequency hopping, spread spectrum
• ANSI EPSEM

HAN
• Reference Design
• 900 MHz Frequency hopping, spread spectrum
• 2.4 GHz ZigBee
• 433 MHz
Future Ready for
    - WiMax
    - 802.11S
    - HomePlug
    - Z-Wave
    - Echelon
    - X-10

Software Systems
• SOAP
• WSDL
• UDDI
• XML
• MultiSpeak 3.0
• IEC

Meters
• C12.18
• C12.19
• C12.20
• C12.21
• C12.22

Security
• SSL
• WS Security
• LDAP
• UPN Tunnel
• IP-SEC
• Private APN
• 128 bit AES